From extreme poverty to extraordinary material success, Faythe Alexander cowers inside as she struggles to overcome the stigma of her wretched past. Destiny- what she desires above all else- is what she fears most. Nevertheless, she was born for it, named to become one with it, uniquely fashioned to accomplish it and her steps strategically ordered to fulfill it. While safe in the arms of the one man who truly loves her, God makes an unexpected move in her heart to undress her private pain, uproot her greatest fear, and disclose her inherent desire. It's an extraordinary love story which would make a great gift!

This collection of eclectic short stories is the work of a group of writers that meet twice a month to discuss their works, the craft, the business, and their lives. Each year they create a collection of stories as varied as their styles, genre, and opinions. They donate the royalties to an organization that encourages young writers.

The writers of the Crazy Buffet Club have collectively created this fifth edition of short stories. They are an eclectic group with people of different ages, experiences, genres, and word counts. You will find that these stories reflect the differences just as the collection reflects our common love of writing. Each year we publish this collection and donate all royalties to the Young Southern Student Writers sponsored by the Southern Lit Alliance and the Department of English at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This year the collection has some writers from the first edition of the Crazy Buffet Club collection, writers who have contributed to later ones, and first time contributors.

Old friends... New danger Pioneer Easter, new beginnings A Heaven sent smile to believe Bereft of faith Anton returns home The Story of Faith and Courage Will Melinda discover her inner strength? Faith tested and renewed in many different ways. An abandoned child; two people must trust all will turn out right. A family moving west following bigotry. Hope lost; a yearning to believe. A return home to discover faith. Faith and renewal versus loss and grief. Her rocky path leads her home. A teen struggles for answers. April Erwin, Eden S. Clark, Donna Patton, E.B. Sullivan, J.E. & Carla Holling and Jeannie Anderson, and K.C. Sprayberry present stories of strength and hope, of struggle and desolation, of returning to what has always sustained them.

"Times are tough, especially for Maggie Bandenburg and her twin sister, Em, who are trying to help Aunt Sophie save her farm during the Great Depression. But can Maggie overcome her own fears and really help Aunt Sophie save the farm?"--Back cover.

This is the sixth collection published with short stories from the writers of the Crazy Buffet Club. The collection is eclectic, without a theme, and with different genres, different styles, and difference levels of experience. Some writers are seasoned authors and some are just beginning their journey. The royalties from the collections will be donated each year to an organization that supports young writers.